Hi guys! I can find a number of threads on timing chain replacement, but none when referring to installing the timing chain after a rebuild. If there is a step by step how-to for engine rebuilds, please direct me there!

To recap... this is a 1981 300TD motor that will be going in to a 1985 chassis. We are at the point where things are reassembled, and it will soon be time to connect the timing chain. We will have to rent a tool to actually crimp it.

The question is about the sequence of events for this. How should things be positioned/aligned at the point when we do the crimping? I assume this is critical for the timing to be correct. If this information is in the manual, hubby can't seem to find it (there are often things that don't seem to follow in logical sequence though).

Thanks!

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Natalie